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285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac
Since early Thursday, 285 thousand healthcare workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Addressing the current vaccination efforts in the country, ruling AKP’s spokesperson Çelik has said, “Now, the vaccination process has transparently begun.”
15 January 2021
President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns
President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns
All political leaders and lawmakers should encourage the public to get vaccinated, the president has said.
14 January 2021
Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day
Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day
The Ministry of Health approved the emergency use of China's CoronaVac yesterday.
14 January 2021
'Review the ban on elderly's use of public transport'
ELDER RIGHTS ASSOCIATION
'Review the ban on elderly's use of public transport'
“There is no scientific data about the extent to which confining 65+ individuals to their houses will reduce the COVID-19 infection risk,” says the 65+ Elder Rights Association, urging the authorities to review the bans and restrictions based on age.
14 January 2021
Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV
Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV
The country will start the mass inoculation of the Covid-19 vaccine with health workers tomorrow, Minister Koca has announced.
13 January 2021
Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination
Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination
In the first step, health care workers, people aged 65 and above, and adults living in crowded places such as shelters will be vaccinated.
13 January 2021
‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’
‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’
As part of coronavirus measures, the İstanbulites aged over 65 and under 20 will be barred from using public transport starting from January 15. The City Detective initiative has warned that this decision hinders the mobility of a large urban population.
12 January 2021
35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week
35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week
Ministry of Interior has announced that a legal or administrative action has been taken against 35,544 people for violating the COVID-19 curfews over the past week. Citizens can object to the fines by appealing to the authority indicated in the notification.
11 January 2021
WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts
WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts
Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has held an online meeting with WHO's Kluge, informing him about the country's efforts to slow down the Covid-19 outbreak.
8 January 2021
‘Uzbek domestic worker locked up in her room for fear of virus’
NEW REPORT
‘Uzbek domestic worker locked up in her room for fear of virus’
Trade Union of Domestic Workers’ Solidarity (EVİD-SEN) has shared the findings from its "Report on the Problems Faced by Domestic Workers During the Pandemic in the Context of Violations of the Right to Work and Other Rights.”
7 January 2021 Evrim Kepenek
‘Some prison wards not disinfected for six months’
RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
‘Some prison wards not disinfected for six months’
Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has documented prisoners' complaints amid pandemic: Water and bathrooms are dirty, there are no cleaning, hygiene products in some toilets, prisoners are not given vitamins, enough fruit...
6 January 2021
Turkey ranks 97th among 100 countries in COVID-19 transparency
Turkey ranks 97th among 100 countries in COVID-19 transparency
According to a chart prepared by TotalAnalysis research company, the most transparent countries in terms of COVID-19 data are Belgium, Norway, the US, Chile and Denmark.
5 January 2021
Turkish Airlines suspends flights from UK to Turkey
Turkish Airlines suspends flights from UK to Turkey
While flights from the United Kingdom (UK) to Turkey have been suspended amid a new coronavirus strain, flights from Turkey to the UK and from the UK to other countries reportedly continue.
4 January 2021
Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1
Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1
Turkey’s Ministry of Interior has sent a circular letter to all governor’s offices across the country and announced that cinema halls will remain closed until March 1, 2021 as part of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic measures.
31 December 2020
‘Air pollution increases the severity of coronavirus’
RIGHT TO CLEAN AIR PLATFORM
‘Air pollution increases the severity of coronavirus’
Underlining that air pollution increases the severity of coronavirus, the Right to Clean Air Platform has shared expert opinions about the issue. The platform has also offered its own recommendations for clean air in 2021.
30 December 2020
First batch of China’s COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Turkey
First batch of China’s COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Turkey
The plane carrying 3 million doses of SinoVac vaccine from China landed at Esenboğa Airport in the capital city of Ankara at 05.44 a.m. local time today.
30 December 2020
Study: More than half of people in Turkey believe coronavirus was produced by China or US
Study: More than half of people in Turkey believe coronavirus was produced by China or US
The belief in conspiracy theories about Covid-19 is high while the trust in official statements is low, according to the study.
29 December 2020
After several delays, Turkey to receive first batch of Covid vaccines from China tomorrow
After several delays, Turkey to receive first batch of Covid vaccines from China tomorrow
The Turkish Airlines has announced that three million vaccine doses will arrive tomorrow morning.
29 December 2020
302 health workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
302 health workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that 302 healthcare workers have so far lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
29 December 2020
‘If you make health personnel work, there is a causal link’
‘If you make health personnel work, there is a causal link’
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has organized an online panel and reiterated its demand for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to be recognized as an occupational disease for healthcare personnel without seeking a causal relation.
28 December 2020
‘Police don’t have the authority to “fine citizens on the street”’
COVID-19 CURFEW IN TURKEY
‘Police don’t have the authority to “fine citizens on the street”’
Noting that administrative bodies do not have the authority to declare a curfew in Turkey, lawyer Gökmen Yeşil says, “So, all proceedings, including the fines, are null and void. Citizens should take these fines to court.”
28 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Over 40 thousand people face legal, administrative action for violating curfew
PANDEMIC IN TURKEY
Over 40 thousand people face legal, administrative action for violating curfew
Turkey’s Ministry of Interior has announced that 40,591 people have faced legal or administrative action for failing to comply with the COVID-19 curfew over the past week. The Ministry has also sent a circular about the restrictions over the New Year's.
28 December 2020
Turkey to require negative PCR tests from international passengers
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Turkey to require negative PCR tests from international passengers
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced that passengers flying to Turkey will be required to submit negative COVID-19 PCR tests as of December 30 amid concerns over a global rise in case numbers and a fast-spreading new strain of the novel coronavirus.
28 December 2020
Erdoğan on New Year’s celebrations: Parties won’t be tolerated
Erdoğan on New Year’s celebrations: Parties won’t be tolerated
President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that holding New Year’s parties in hotels or villas will not be tolerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that “operations might be carried out against the parties in hotels or villas, if necessary.”
25 December 2020
Turkey’s Education Ministry postpones face-to-face exams amid pandemic
Turkey’s Education Ministry postpones face-to-face exams amid pandemic
Ministry of Education has announced that face-to-face exams in primary, secondary and high schools scheduled for early January will not be held amid concerns about inequalities aggravated by distance education and health risks amid COVID-19 pandemic.
25 December 2020
‘Prisoners complain about pandemic restrictions’
‘Prisoners complain about pandemic restrictions’
According to a statement released by the Adana Provincial Branch of the Human Rights Association (İHD), prisoners in Çukurova region mostly complain about the restrictions imposed as part of COVID-19 measures.
22 December 2020
Prof. Şahin: We have stored enough doses of vaccines for Turkey
BIONTECH’S CO-FOUNDER ON COVID-19 VACCINE
Prof. Şahin: We have stored enough doses of vaccines for Turkey
“This is not the first time the virus mutates. There were several mutations before. We checked all the mutations in the past and we don’t see any problem,” says Prof. Şahin, the CEO and Co-Founder of BioNTech, which has developed a COVID-19 vaccine.
22 December 2020
‘Mutation is natural, but stricter measures are necessary’
PROF. ERENSOY
‘Mutation is natural, but stricter measures are necessary’
Clinical Microbiology Specialty Association Chair Prof. Erensoy has spoken about the faster spread of a new variant of COVID-19: “Mutation of viruses is something expected, but it needs to be followed closely. Measures must be stricter.”
22 December 2020
Coronavirus mutation: Turkey isolates arrivals from Europe, Africa
Coronavirus mutation: Turkey isolates arrivals from Europe, Africa
More than 300 passengers have been isolated even if they tested negative for Covid-19, the minister of health has said.
22 December 2020
New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed
New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed
The Ministry of Interior has sent a circular to the governor’s offices to restrict New Year's programs of hotels and accommodation facilities. According to the circular, celebrations will not be allowed in the facilities during the New Year's curfew.
22 December 2020
‘Number of COVID-19 cases has dropped by 20 percent in İstanbul’
HEALTH MINISTER KOCA
‘Number of COVID-19 cases has dropped by 20 percent in İstanbul’
In a statement on Friday, Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced that the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has decreased by 20 percent and that of inpatients by 15 percent in İstanbul over the past week.
21 December 2020
Turkey temporarily suspends flights from 4 countries
NEW STRAIN OF CORONAVIRUS
Turkey temporarily suspends flights from 4 countries
"It is reported that the rate of transmission has increased in the UK with the mutation of the coronavirus,” Health Minister Koca has said, announcing that flights from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa have been temporarily suspended.
21 December 2020
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